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R775 TWO

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,554 mi
Last recorded145,554 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 TWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 145,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 145,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 139,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 139,288 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 130,498 miles

engine oil leak from head gasket

Fail 9 Jun 2009 130,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak from head gasket

Pass 21 May 2008 121,065 miles

Both rear tyres are getting close to the limit.

Front anti roll bar drop arm link bushes deteriorating.

Rear brake valve operation is stiff.

Rear exhaust is heavily corroded & leaking slightly.

Slight noise heard when o/s rear wheel is rotated.

Some play in n/s of steering rack.

Fail 15 May 2008 120,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres are getting close to the limit.

Front anti roll bar drop arm link bushes deteriorating.

O/s front wiper is clearing the screen ok at present, but the rubber is split.

Rear brake valve operation is stiff.

Rear exhaust is heavily corroded & leaking slightly.

Slight noise heard when o/s rear wheel is rotated.

Some play in n/s of steering rack.

Pass 21 May 2007 114,773 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 110,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 110,228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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R775 TWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 73,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R775 TWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R775 TWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R775 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R775 TWO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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